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Families

Investing in the Lives of Children is the Best Investment

Early Education Professionals are heroes. We are proud to spotlight Miracle Years Child Care Center. Dr. Bennie L. Kelly, Pastor of... Continue Reading

Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite

Article shared from naeyc.org/introduction, Daniele Malvesti There are moments in parenting when you feel like no matter how awesome a parent... Continue Reading

65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

3/27/20 – By Jody Mercier We were about half a day into the great pandemic-induced homeschool experiment of 2020 when I lost my cool... Continue Reading

Local Nonprofit Participates in State-Wide Program to Help Local Child Care Providers

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact: Sharon Moyer Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc., part of the state-wide Smart Start network, is supporting family child care... Continue Reading

Children’s Book Reviews: A Few Favorites to Add to the Shelf

As a children’s book author, I get a little bit giddy when it comes to KidsLit. I love, love, love children’s... Continue Reading

Data Shows That Our System Continues To Fail Children Who Are Black

I am a white woman who is just a little past middle-aged. I have spent nearly all of my life in... Continue Reading

Summer “Staycation” Ideas

2020 has many families opting out of summer travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic—but still wanting to enjoy time together at... Continue Reading

5 Life Lessons Children Learn While Gardening

Do you have a garden or a desire to create one? Beyond the satisfaction of growing your own food, gardening offers... Continue Reading

The Dad Factor

Being a dad is important and rarely celebrated. Can we take a minute to celebrate Dad? If you’re reading this and... Continue Reading

Get Outside and Play! Benefits of Outside Play and Your Child

As the days get longer and our ability to move about in the great big world becomes a little easier (socially... Continue Reading